Work Co-ordinator - Bachelor of Mining, FIFO, Western Australia
BHP
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
- Pathway for a Mining Engineer to develop their skills into an Underground Mine Manager
- FIFO family friendly roster working 8 days on 6 days off
- Work with one of the most sustainable nickel producers in the world
This is an exciting opportunity for a Mining Engineer who is looking to further their career and take the right steps towards becoming a Underground Mine Manager. Starting as the Underground Production Supervisor at our Nickel West Cliffs mine site, reporting to the Superintendent Mining Production, this role will manage the day-to-day control and supervision of the mine, by;
- Managing workloads and allocating duties across the production team to deliver the mine plan and ensure all development targets are achieved;
- Ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act and Mines Safety Inspection Regulations;
- Routine, personal inspection and daily interactions, monitoring performance of equipment and compliance with operating procedures; and
- Maximising compliance with the operational plan, ensuring that all activities under the supervisors control are carried out in accordance with the planned activities and work instructions.
Nickel Westis one of the most sustainable nickel producers in the world and the world's leading nickel supplier to the battery metals market and part of our Minerals Australia business. Nickel West is a fully integrated mine-to-market business operating in various locations across Western Australia. All nickel operations (open-cut and underground mines, concentrators, a smelter and refinery) are located in Western Australia.
Find out more about what it’s like working at Nickel West from the team there – Click here
About You
In having a Bachelor’s of Mining degree (or equivalent) combined with prior underground experience, you’ll have the foundation which will enable us to support you in pursuing both your Underground Supervisors ticket and/or First Class Mine Managers certification.
The minimum requirements to be considered for this opportunity are;
- A Bachelor’s of Mining degree or its equivalent or in progress of completing
- Underground hard rock mining experience
- Working towards obtaining an Underground Supervisor ticket or First Class Mine Managers Certification is advantageous
- Effective communication and leadership skills and ability to build relationships across workgroups
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and team engagement
- Experience with auditing, inspection and safety compliance
- Prior experience leading, coaching and mentoring teams
- Preferred, completion of underground practical shifts
It will be your ability to lead by example, be proactive and prioritise Field Leadership activities which will influence your success and that of the team, and your adept leadership and coaching will have a positive impact on our safety culture, a key priority as outlined in Our Charter.
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.